Lead Vet Role Sunshine Coast - 222,902SB2

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LOCATION: Sunshine Coast, Queensland

TYPE OF WORK: Small Animal (Dogs, Cats and Wildlife)

HOURS: Full Time

AFTER HOURS: None

SALARY: Generous Salary package

JOB NO: 222,902SB2

– Lead with Purpose

– Drive Standards

– Mentor a Team

– Shape the Future of a Practice

This practice believes exceptional veterinary businesses are built by great people, those who lead with kindness, lift others up, and take pride in creating something meaningful.

An opportunity is now available for a Lead Veterinarian / Clinical Director to help guide the next chapter of a well-established practice in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a senior clinical position. It’s an opportunity to influence culture, mentor and develop a growing team, and help shape a practice that values quality care, genuine relationships and a strong community connection.

The successful candidate will work closely with the owner to:

– Imbed and maintain evidence-based medical protocols aligned with modern best-practice veterinary care and collaborative team input.

– Guide continuous improvement of hospital facilities, equipment and clinical systems.

– Mentor and develop team members through accountability, support and growth planning.

– Improve operational workflow and the efficiency of team deployment.

– Strengthen trusted client relationships and community engagement.

– Help shape strategic direction, culture and long-term practice growth.

Importantly, this role remains strongly clinical, with continued hands-on veterinary work, case management, surgery, and direct client and community interaction forming a core part of the position.

Why You Will Want This Role

This position offers what many experienced vets are seeking:

– Real leadership influence

– Autonomy without corporate pressure

– A supportive, people-first environment

– A respected voice in the business

– A lifestyle location that feels like home.

The location offers the best of both worlds, a relaxed lifestyle, access to nature, excellent local amenities and a warm, welcoming community.

What’s On Offer

A tailored package designed for a veterinarian ready to lead and make a lasting impact, including:

– Above market salary

– Leadership incentives

– Relocation support

– CE + leadership development

– Flexible roster options

– Long-term growth opportunities.

Who They Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian who still genuinely enjoys clinical practice, working closely with clients, solving cases, mentoring others and being part of the day-to-day veterinary experience.

They will lead with calm confidence, communicate with emotional intelligence, and care deeply about maintaining exceptional medical and clinical standards.

They will recognise the strengths within people, enjoy developing teams, and understand that a strong culture is built through consistency, accountability and genuine relationships.

Whether currently working as a Senior Vet, Lead Vet, Clinical Director, or as an experienced veterinarian ready for the next step, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to something meaningful and help shape the future of a practice, rather than simply fill a position.

Ready to Build Something Meaningful?

For a veterinarian looking for a role where they can influence, grow and genuinely make a difference while continuing to enjoy clinical practice, this could be the ideal next step.

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